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Finding the Big Five on safari with some unusual camera gear

Travel Kevin Armstrong -
Kevin's search for The Big Five continues on safari in Welgehoven Game Reserve with “The Small Twosome” in the Leica X Vario and Lumix FZ200.

On Safari: Chasing the Big Five with a couple of venerable fixed-lens compacts

Travel Kevin Armstrong -
In 2024, the author and family went on a South Africa safari, staying at Welgevonden Game Reserve, encountering diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, and documenting experiences with cameras.

The Regent’s Canal continued: A journey from industrial past to urban oasis

Leica Kevin Armstrong -
The Regent's Canal was built from 1816 to 1820. It was the M25 of its day, moving goods around north London. Kevin continues with part 2 of his journey following the canal.

Why I enjoy being an exception: A fish out of water in the world of Leica

Leica Wayne Gerlach -
As Wayne says "Treasure your exceptions". Even at the shallow end the images that small Leicas produce is more than enough to make you happy.

A Leica is a visual notebook: You can take everywhere

Leica Jean Perenet -
For Jean Perenet Leicas act as perfect light visual notebooks for recording life.

My life with Leica: I was hooked when my teacher produced an old brassed camera

Leica John Shingleton -
Some things in life, once discovered, can never be forgotten. Finding the world of Leica can be like that…

Leica X Vario: Ten-year-old underdog continues to confound its critics

Leica Jean Perenet -
I set my sights on the much-maligned Leica X Vario. Just 18 months ago, I traded in the Panasonic kit and carried home an almost-new X Vario…

Leica X Vario ten years on: The runt that became a star

Leica Mike Evans -
The Leica X Vario was introduced in 2013 and received a lukewarm reaction. By early 2014, many photographers were having second thoughts. This is what Macfilos had to say in January 2014...

To Mechuka — with two of Leica’s finest M-Mount lenses

Leica Farhiz  Karanjawala -
I am strapped in for the flight to Dibrugarh. Along with me for the ride are two stars from the Leica firmament stowed in the overhead bin, two of the finest M-Mount creations ⏤ the Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 and the Leica 50mm Noctilux-M f/0.95 ⏤ on their [first trip to Mechuka] in Arunachal. Tucked in with them is the Leica M11.

One Fine Day: A journey into the unknown on the border with China

Feature Articles Farhiz  Karanjawala -
Almost five years later, in 2022, the four of us reunited for a repeat trip to Mechuka. Gudi confessed that even now she gets nightmares of this near-fatal indident in 2018. Baro and Piliya hadn’t spoken about it to anyone...

Leica CL: Is this the end of the road for Leica’s journey with APS-C?

Leica Mike Evans -
The writing has been on the wall for the Leica CL for over a year. Now it is lit in neon. Sad to say, this looks like the end of the road for Leica's 12-year dalliance with the APS-C crop sensor...

Vienna paves its streets with culture. Other cities prefer asphalt

Leica Farhiz  Karanjawala -
Farhiz takes his beloved Leica X Vario on a personal tour of Vienna, one of the centres of Western culture...

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What Leica means to Sir David Suchet CBE — “a joyous and memorable part of my life”

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For Sir David, Leica brings memories of memorable and joyous occasions in his life that started with spending time with his late grandfather Fleet Street photographer James Jarche.

Unveiling Leica Monopan 50: High-resolution black-and-white film

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Leica celebrates 100 years of 35mm photography by launching Monopan 50, a high-resolution black-and-white film designed for exceptional sharpness and tonal range, suitable for various photography styles.

Why I enjoy being an exception: A fish out of water in the world of Leica

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As Wayne says "Treasure your exceptions". Even at the shallow end the images that small Leicas produce is more than enough to make you happy.

Where sky, Lincolnshire, and water meet

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This is my journey of remembrance and remembering back to visit my family and friends in England.

Leica launches compact Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH zoom

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Leica announces the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, a compact, lightweight standard zoom with a constant aperture, priced at £1,650, available worldwide starting June 12, 2025.

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Finalists announced in this year’s AOP Photography Awards

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The 40th AOP Photography Awards celebrate human creativity in photography, with finalists announced ahead of the live winners' presentation on October 9, 2025, recognising excellence across various categories.

This autumn, Leitz Photographica will auction the late Pope Francis’ Leica M-A for charity: the most extraordinary lot in its history to date

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This unique Leica M-A was given to the late Pope Francis by Leica AG and will go up for auction in November at Leitz Photographica in Vienna to raise money for his personal charity. Bidding will open at 30,000 Euros.

Sigma announce a unique 20-200mm zoom and two outstanding primes for L-Mount

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Sigma continues to push the lens performance envelope for L-Mount users, with the all-you-need 20-200mm zoom, the low light specialist 35mm f/1.2, and the 3-dimensional rendering 135mm f/1.4

DxO announces updates for PhotoLab, PureRaw and FilmPack

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DxO announces updates to PhotoLab, PureRaw, support for new cameras and lenses, and a brand-new version of DxO FilmPack

Viltrox becomes the tenth member of the expanding L-Mount Alliance

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The L-Mount Alliance welcomes Viltrox to the growing family of ten partners whose collaboration is advancing the technology of the L-mount standard.

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